My Achilles Heel is…

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10/11/2022

Getting too engrossed in the details and forgetting the bigger picture

Pick up the 'doing' so i can do more strategy

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Teammates might misunderstand me as...

Potentially too independent.

I'm running my own business, so I'm comfortable forging my own path

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Am I lucky?

Massively. I practice writing things I'm grateful for often.
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Best way to get me excited about something

First, build a roadmap to success. Then execute.
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Proud moment

Hitting revenue targets running my business.

Goals were achieved.

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Something that drives me crazy 😵‍💫 🤬

Lack of accountability from others

We all have a shared responsibility to succeed.

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One thing that might surprise you about me…

I'm confident and competent with finance workstreams

Monthly reporting, monthly finance WIPs

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A fun fact about me is…

I enjoy taking 35mm film photography
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I really admire teammates who are…

Open, honest, work hard.

It usually translates to high level of accountability.

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How I relax

Notifications off. Phone in draw. Book out.

Green tea.

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😬😧🥴 Recently went outside my comfort zone…

All the time. I run my own business remotely. Every day is a challenge!

Changing locations, changing workloads, managing freelancers.

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Epic work fails

I lost my laptop on a plane! Lost 1.5k article in offline mode. Gutting!

Always have a technology plan B.

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When I'm stressed, you might notice me…

You won't notice. I've always believed in the 'Swan' mantra.

I'll have a select few colleagues I can work through challenges with.

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Most fulfilling project I've worked on

Octopus Electric Vehicles customer success story - Achieve together

Great service, admirable client and effective campaign model

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My Achilles Heel is…

Getting too engrossed in the details and forgetting the bigger picture

Pick up the 'doing' so i can do more strategy

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Things I'd love to learn

Ranking content top 3 on Google Google search console Technical SEO

They'll elevate my existing skillset Enable me to monitor content performance more effectively

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People who have impacted how I see the 🌍

George OrwellBarrack ObamaMichael PalinPaul TherouxJack KerouacLarry Page

Travel, technology and progressive politics

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You can ask me about

Marketing

Content strategy, content marketing

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My favorite movie

Catch me if you can

Devious, delightful, Dicaprio.

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I work best as a…

Some mix of execution and strategy. I love doing tasks and the high-level strategy conversations.

Octopus Electric Vehicles customer success story

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Personality type

ENTJACommander

Commanders are bold, imaginative, and strong-willed, always finding a way or making one.

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Me when sh*t hits the fan

Rob Henderson when sh*t hits the fan

A problem is just an opportunity to show smarts, courage and persistence. Working in advertising, I would put out countless fires on a daily basis. Part of the job spec.

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My happy place

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Lisbon + Wife = happy

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My core values

AchievementAuthenticityAdventureAutonomyBalanceCommunityChallengeCreativityFaithHonestyHumorRespectSuccess

Work should be joyful. Otherwise, what's the point?

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You will make my freakin day if you…

private praise / thank you!jam with meshare a problemshare an idea

Praise is important to recognise hard work and achievement. Give praise and receive praise.

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I learn best by…

doing itwriting it downblocking time to do itpairing with a teammate

Try and avoid context switching. Sometimes its inevitable but I try and avoid multitasking and context switching.

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Outside of work, you'll find me...

morning runmorning coffeenutritional lunchreading with my wifenight walk

Writing. Photography. Speciality coffee.

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My areas for growth

Mentors and develops teammates for their growthFosters high performance teamworkWilling to openly have difficult conversations

They would enable me to reach the next level in my role.

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My superpowers

Consistently hits goals and is a high performerClearly communicates purpose and visionMakes decisions promptly, even with uncertaintyMaintains clear long term vision that drives decision makingIntentional and strategic project planning

They drive my daily decision making and my results.

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👋🏼 I'm Rob

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My biggest fear

Being bad, wrong, or corruptBeing worthless or not valuedHaving no meaning or being insignificant and mundaneBeing trapped, deprived/limited, or in painBeing in conflict or separated from others, being without connection
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What I'm like at work

ConfidentEncouragingHard WorkingCreativePersistentReliableEnthusiasticOrganizedThoughtfulResourcefulCharmingRespectful
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I'm energized at work by…

getting sh*t done.solving problemshelping others succeed
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Things that deeply motivate me…

Making money💰Winning 🥇Getting things done ✅Learning as much as I can 🤓Running the show, being in charge ⚡️Working with people I love 🥰
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The best environment for me is:

time for deep work in the AMspace for deep work in the PM< 2 meetings zero back to back meetings
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I like to get feedback when its given…

1:1videoface to facewith examplesquarterly
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